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MS in Cybersecurity

The Master’s of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCY) at CBU, offered in partnership with Lewis University, equips students with the skills to combat one of today’s most urgent global challenges, cybersecurity threats. Cybersecurity professionals are in great demand.
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PROTECT ORGANIZATIONS BY SECURING THEIR DATA WITH A MASTER’S IN CYBERSECURITY.

Protect Data. Secure Organizations. Lead the Future. 

The Master’s of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCY) at CBU, offered in partnership with Lewis University, equips students with the skills to combat one of today’s most urgent global challenges, cybersecurity threats. Cybersecurity professionals are in great demand – individuals with a master’s degree in cybersecurity will be qualified to analyze, plan, and implement computer security strategies to safeguard organizations and their data.

Why Choose the MSCY Program at CBU?

Student-focused, industry-engaged faculty – Faculty members bring real-world experience from leading cybersecurity firms and actively collaborate with students on research, professional certifications, and industry projects, ensuring direct engagement with the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Hands-on learning in cutting-edge facilities – Students gain practical experience through simulated cyberattacks, real-world case studies, and state-of-the-art labs, preparing them for immediate impact in the workforce.

Pathways for career changers and non-IT backgrounds – Foundation courses enable individuals from non-technical fields such as criminal justice, business, and law enforcement to transition successfully into cybersecurity careers.

Cyber-attacks have become a national security issue. The challenges of securing the ever-growing quantity and value of online data continue to increase, and the stakes for protecting such data have never been greater. Our nation needs people who are skilled in keeping data secure. An important component of a healthy cyber defense is the ability to identify the causes of breaches after they happen to prevent the same kind of attack in the future. Systems of all kinds need people at the helm who understand both current and future threats to their computer security and can counteract them. The Lewis University Master of Science Cybersecurity (MSCY) program will prepare you to do just that, and be ready for a challenging and well-paying career.

To earn your degree, you will need to complete our 33 credit hour program. You will take a shared set of core courses to receive a solid understanding of both the technical and managerial issues that face cybersecurity professionals. The Lewis University Master of Science Cybersecurity (MSCY) program is designed to:

  • Provide you with skills and techniques for securing a variety of computing platforms. Cybersecurity graduate level coursework includes cybersecurity governance, advanced risk management, cryptography, and compliance with global security standards, making graduates highly competitive in the job market.
  • Teach you to make managerial decisions informed by cybersecurity considerations, including how to quantify the value of IT assets and the risk associated with losing them
  • Help you understand the computer science that underlie cyber-attacks and efforts to counteract them so you can respond to new attacks as they evolve
  • Examine the vulnerabilities and remedies associated with networks, operating systems, servers, services, file systems and software
  • Convey the legal, ethical and privacy issues associated with information security

M.S. Cybersecurity Convenient Learning Options

How long does it take to earn your master’s degree in Cybersecurity? The MSCY program is designed to accommodate the needs of working professionals, with evening courses offered in an eight-week format (typically from 6-10 PM). We offer rolling admission, so you can start at any time.

Cybersecurity for Career Changers

Not from an IT background? With foundational courses in computer programming, networks, and operating systems, professionals from law enforcement, business, criminal justice, and related fields can successfully transition into cybersecurity careers. Students who lack prior coursework in computer science or management information systems from an accredited collegiate institution are required to take up to four foundation courses in the major to gain background in computer programming, computer organization, networks, and operating systems. 

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